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Propionibacterium P-63 for use in direct fed microbials for animal feeds

US6455063B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1999
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/807
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A ruminant direct fed microbial composition of matter comprising an acidosis inhibiting effective amount of Propionibacterum P-63 is provided. Also disclosed is a process for reducing acidosis in ruminants or scours in swine by administration of the bacterium to the ruminant or swine. The microbial composition may be administered by itself, or combined with animal feed and/or lactic acid producing cultures.

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